Stadion's Sports and Martial Arts Training Discussion

Thanks very much for you answer Loonyeas, seems to make sense.

You said that you need to increase body temp. by 2 degrees. Do you mean 2 degrees celcius or 2 degrees fahrenheit?

Also, what is your preferred method of warming up? Dynamic stretches?

Good luck with your recovery!

What are the contradictions?

Is it dangerous to practice the splits everynight? Or just dangerous to practice the splits when your muscles are sore?

Thanks Tim, I did a hundred hindu squats last night (with a couple quick breaks). And the thighs are pretty sore today. The hindu pushups are another story altogether. I am used to doing them with my feet together and only doing 3-5 reps per workout. Last night I was only able to do 2 sets of 15 (pr...

thanks chris,

so when you do come back from a break, how many times per week do you practice the splits?

I always believed it to be when your thighs touch the floor. As in 180 degrees.

Is this definition correct? Its from http://www.dictionary.com

ISOMETRIC:

Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same.

My dyamic stretches are coming along and I can easily kick head height with full power with no warmup. However, I would like to be able to perform splits and I am approx. 30 cm from touching the floor. My question is:

How much of a warmup do I need before attempting the splits?

Hey guys, I'm new to the forums and thought I would introduce myself to all of you, before contributing/asking questions. My background is a mix of kyokushin, kickboxing and gong-fu. Like many of you, I am a big fan of Thomas Kurz's work and his free wonderful information. Also, I am about 30 cm awa...